Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Research and Development, Supply Chains
Intervention Categories: Research and development; Non-governmental interventions; Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: Ontario
Lead People/Agency: Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; MIX Founder Armen Bakirtzian
Overview: The Ontario government is working in collaboration with Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX), an industry-led hub for med-tech start-ups, to provide non-medical manufacturing companies with free support as they redesign their production to provide essential supplies for healthcare workers and facilities during COVID-19. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in the sector, create jobs, and strengthen the medical supply chain to fortify the province’s ability to become more self-sufficient and prepared for future crises. Non-medical manufacturing companies can access services and support from MIX, which can accelerate delivery of medical supplies to frontline workers.
Full details here: https://news.ontario.ca/medg/en/2020/05/ontario-collaborates-with-med-tech-innovation-hub-in-the-fight-against-covid-19.html
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Type of Justification: Providing support
Evidence/Justification: This new collaboration between MIX, the Ontario government, and manufacturing companies is justified by its ability to drive innovation and supply frontline workers and healthcare facilities with medical supplies and equipment. It is also explained that this action will create jobs and support Ontario’s supply chain, strengthening the province’s economy and self-sufficiency. No evidence sources are provided as justification that supports this action.